FIVE DAY CAIRNS LIVEABOARD

CAIRNS DIVE CENTRE

CDC offers both snorkel and scuba diving on their vessel M.V. Kangaroo Explorer, which carries a maximum of 36 passengers with 16 cabins. Cabins are all ensuited (double, twin and four share cabins) air conditioned and have a window. The trips depart daily, and includes complimentary bus transfers to and from your accommodation (pickup at 7:00am.)

All dive equipment is supplied, including dive computers, wetsuits, stingersuits, and torches. Certified divers can take part in a total of 14 day dives and 4 night dives, the total cost is $975 – doubles and twin cabins do not cost extra, but are allocated at the time of booking on a ‘first come first served’ basis. A refresher course is offered to all certified divers at no extra cost. This takes place the day before the dive trip between 11:30am and 12:30pm. Guided dives are $11 extra.

A snorkelling trip costs $795 and a free introductory dive in the centre’s pool is offered prior to the trip. Introductory dive packages are available on board the boat. The boat visits Moore, Milln, Briggs, Channel, Elford and Thetford reefs. Vegetarians are catered for with prior notice. SSI courses are offered.

$20 per day (Port, Reef and Fuel) levy is additional to all prices quoted. It is also important to remember that luggage can be no larger than an airport carry on, but CDC can store your bags for $5 per trip.

Basic underwater cameras are available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard at a cost of $185. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rentalfor just $124 for the entire five day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

DEEP SEA DIVERS DEN

Ocean Quest offers a 3 day liveaboard that includes both snorkelling and scuba diving. There is a free bus transfer that will pick you up from your accommodation at 7:45am. This shuttle bus will also return you to your accommodation by 5:00pm on day 3. The maximum number of passengers aboard is 48 and the most affordable accommodation option is a 4 person dormitory. All cabins have tvs and ensuite bathrooms, there is a large dining room, lounge and bar.

The morning is spent on the transfer boat which offers 2 dives, if possible at 2 different locations. At 2:00pm, the passengers move on to Ocean Quest in time for an afternoon dive. A night dive is offered on both evenings and throughout the trip there is up approximately 23 dives.

Dive guides are also available for an extra $15. Meals and tea are included in the price, and alcohol and snacks can be purchased on the boats. Prices range from $735 for snorkelling, $955 for certified divers… plus a $20 per day reef tax. Introductory divers are welcome, and pay an additional fee per dive.

The cheapest cabins are quad-share, but stateroom accommodation and twin/double cabins with ensuite are available. Padi courses are offered.

Basic underwater cameras are available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard at a daily rate. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rentalfor just $124 for the entire five day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

REEF ENCOUNTER

A liveaboard Catamaran that accommodates around 42 passengers with its 21 twin or double cabins, all with their own private bathrooms. The trip departs daily at 7:30am from Marlin Jetty, there is a bus transfer from the city and northern beaches for an extra $10 and $18, respectively. On the second day you will return to the jetty at approximately 4:30pm. available on board is a large dining room, tv room, Bar, spacious sun deck and heated spa. Also included are gourmet meals, and a supply throughout the day of tea, coffee, milo and fresh fruit.

For certified divers there is a chance to take part in 15 day dives and 4 night dives. Dive equipment is included in the price apart from wet suit and dive torches which are an extra $5 each per day. Dive equipment is included in the price apart from wet suit and dive torches which are an extra $5 each per day. Snorkellers pay from just $925 in a shared cabin; certified divers from $1080 in a shared cabin. Private rooms are also available.

The trip is also open to introductory divers and there is a large easy access water platform.

If you’re planning a romantic escape, honeymoon or anniversary, Reef Encounter also offers a ‘Top Deck Club’ VIP upgrade, including superior room, valet service, champagne on arrival, breakfast served to your room, personal dive/snorkelling guid eavailabel at all times… for the ultimate indulgence package on the Great Barrier Reef.

There is also an additional charge of $15 levy per day which includes reef tax and the charge for visiting the reef. Alcohol, soft drinks, snacks, cameras, t-shirts and souvenirs can all be purchased on the boat.

Basic underwater cameras are available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard at a daily rate. Alternately, you could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rental for just $124 for the entire five day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

RUM RUNNER

At the time of writing, Rum Runner is in the process of organising a new 5 Day / 4 Night Coral Sea Expeditions to both West Holmes Reef – Located 120 Nm east of Cairns -home to the famous Abyss Drift Dive with its 1000m drop off and Predators Playground (Shark Feed Dive) – and Bougainville Reef (Located 70 Nm NW from Holmes).

Gear Hire and Reef Taxes are Extra. At least 10 to 12 dives.

Tours run mainly from September thru till November, with a Saturdays 1.00pm departure. Returns Wednesday morning. Only for group bookings of 8 or more divers; 14 Divers Max. Minimum Numbers Required for departures is 8 Guests.

Underwater cameras are not available for hire on board this Cairns liveaboard. Camera rental will need to be organized in advance, and Rumrunner recommends Cairns Unlimited for your underwater camera rental. You could choose from the top-of-the-range and latest model digital cameras from Cairns Unlimited digital underwater camera rental for just $124 for the entire five day trip. This is GUARANTEED the best price on underwater camera rental in Cairns… AND you keep the high speed 8GB SD card at no extra cost!

…OR book your liveaboard here at www.cairnsliveaboard.com and PAY NOTHING for camera rental!

DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA RENTAL

Unless you have your own dive camera, you will need to rent a digital underwater camera from Cairns to capture your once in a lifetime experience of scuba diving the Cod Hole or swimming and snorkelling with Dwarf Minke Whales on the Ribbon Reefs.

Disposable underwater cameras offer poor results, and once the high cost of processing is included, are far more expensive per photograph than renting a top quality digital underwater camera. It is usually possible to rent a digital underwater camera on board the dive boat, but they can be expensive and are not always good quality.

THE MOST ECONOMICAL OPTION IS TO HAVE YOUR DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA DELIVERED TO YOU BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE.‘Cairns Unlimited’ digital underwater camera hire have been renting digital underwater cameras in Cairns since 2007.Prices – including delivery and a free high speed 8GB SD card – start at just $28 per day on a three day trip (much less than you would pay on board!) and drop to less than $25 per day on a five day trip. That is for a quality easy-to-use Canon Powershot camera, or more powerful cameras are available for just a few dollars a day extra.BUT WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR CAIRNS LIVEABOARD DIVING OR SNORKELLING TRIP THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE FREE USE OF A TOP QUALITY DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA! * conditions apply

Upgrade to Canon’s latest Powershot G16 for just $4 extra per day! New – the PowerShot G16 boasts full high definition (1920px by 1080px) video with sound, full manual control and the capacity to shoot photos in RAW format. This is one for the budding professionals! However, despite its advanced features, the Powershot G16 is as easy to use as simple ‘point and shoot’. This awesome camera is available for hire with a top quality genuine Canon waterproof housing for snorkelling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

*Conditions: Book TWO people on a Cairns liveaboard through this website, and receive one digital underwater camera rental free of charge.Book ONE person on a Cairns liveaboard through this website, and receive 40% discount on the rental of a digital underwater camera. The cost of the liveaboard will be normal retail price; you do not pay any extra!